OVERVIEW

A leading apparel manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Chief Operations Officer to lead overall manufacturing operations and drive business performance across multiple functions.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Merchandising and/or Business Development and have progressed into a senior Operations leadership role. Candidates with experience across knit product categories will be considered, with strong preference for Sweater Manufacturing exposure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee overall manufacturing operations across multiple functions and production units

• Drive operational performance, efficiency, productivity and profitability across the organization

• Provide strategic leadership across Technical, Production, Merchandising, Business Development and Marketing functions

• Ensure production plans, quality standards, delivery commitments and customer requirements are consistently achieved

• Work closely with senior leadership to develop and execute operational strategies and business plans

• Lead and align cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and business performance

• Monitor production capacity, resource utilization, operational KPIs and overall factory performance

• Identify operational challenges and implement effective corrective and improvement initiatives

• Build strong relationships with customers, buyers and other key stakeholders

• Lead large-scale operations and multiple production clusters / business units

PRE-REQUISITES

• Extensive experience in the Apparel Manufacturing industry

• Strong exposure to Sweater Manufacturing or other Knit Product Manufacturing

• Woven-only backgrounds will not be considered

• Previous experience in Merchandising and/or Business Development, with career progression into Operations leadership

• Candidates with Technical, Production, Marketing or Merchandising backgrounds who have progressed into senior Operations roles can be considered

• Experience managing 5–6 clusters / production units within an organization will be an advantage

• Strong strategic, commercial and operational leadership capabilities

• Proven experience managing large teams and complex manufacturing operations

• Strong communication, stakeholder management and business development skills

+ Other Benefits